Middle Peninsula Weekend

October 24, 2002

BRUNSWICK STEW.

The Salem United Methodist Women's main fund-raiser, a Brunswick Stew Supper, will be held 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the church, 11408 Salem Church Road, Gloucester. The proceeds will be donated to local and international charities. Cost: dinners $6 for adults, $4 for children; quarts $5. To place an order for quart pickup, call Robin Fletcher 693-3624 or Stephanie Hunt 758-4822.

HAUNTED TRAIL.

Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism and Park Partners, Inc. will sponsor the annual Haunted Trail 7-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Beaverdam Park. Admission is $3 for ages 12 and younger and $5 for ages 13 and older. Not recommended for children age 8 and younger. For more information, call Parks, Recreation and Tourism at 693-2355.

ORGAN RECITAL.

The Bethany United Methodist Church concert series presents organist Rudy Shackelford at 4 p.m. Sunday at the church at 1860 Hayes Road, Gloucester Point.

A free-will offering will be taken during the program to benefit the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society. Attendees are also encouraged to bring pet food and other items of practical value to the Humane Society.

Nursery service will be provided, and the church van will be available for those in need of transportation. For information, call the church office at (804) 642-2110.

SCHOOL CARNIVAL.

The Abingdon Elementary PTA will hold a carnival 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday outside the school next to the playground and soccer field. The event is open to the public and includes games, prizes, face painting, a Moon Walk, snow cones, popcorn, hot dogs, drinks and a bake sale. Tickets available for purchase at the event. Rain date Nov. 2. For information, call Pam Steele at 642-0851.